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In Memoriam:Walter Becker

Walter Becker, one half of the iconic band Steely Dan, has died at the age of 67. While singer Donald Fagen is the better known member of Steely Dan, Becker's role was just as important as incredible guitarist and bassist. In later years of the band, Fagen and Becker operated esentially as a songwriting duo with a rotating ream of back-up musicians. While the band might be written off as a slick jazz-influenced rock band, there is also a subversive wit to their songs. Greg memorializes Becker's guitar chops and sneering sarcasm and plays the song Black Friday.